Scribner, Nebraska — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Dodge County, Nebraska that reported themselves either as a smoker, as a "heavy" drinker or someone who has recently used illicit drugs. Sources: CDC Community Health Status Indicators Report (drug use) and RWJ County Health Rankings (alcohol and tobacco use).

Percentage of the Population
17%
Alcohol
21%
Tobacco
3.8%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Nebraska United States
Alcohol 18.2% -1.2% 14.6% +2.4%
Tobacco 16.6% +4.4% 20.5% +0.5%
Drugs 3.9% -0.1% 5.6% -1.8%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Dodge County, Nebraska. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Nebraska United States
Females 15-19 31.2 +6.8 45.8 -7.8

Physical Inactivity

A person is considered physically inactive if during the past month, other than a regular job, he or she did not participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise. Source: National Diabetes Surveillance System (CDC)

Physically Inactive
Compared to State and National
Nebraska United States
Physically Inactive 27.6% +1.4% 28.0% +1%

Preventive Care

Percentage of relevant populations who avail themselves of age- and sex-appropriate preventive care measures. Source: CDC: The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

Compared to State and National
Procedure Nebraska United States
Pap Smear 80.5% -0.1% 82.0% -1.6%
Mammogram 79.5% +3% 80.0% +2.5%
Colonoscopy 35.3% +6.2% 43.1% -1.6%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.5% -6.9% 65.5% -5.9%
Flu Vaccine 73.3% +3% 69.4% +6.9%